Monday, 28 October 2013

Happy Holidays

Last Monday of the month, folks! Seriously, where have the days, nay, months gone? And soon it will be Christmas.

Last year I got myself in such a flap and Christmas lunch almost didn't happen in the Martins household. A few days before Christmas it struck me that I hadn't ordered the turkey. No great disaster for me personally because staring down the rear end of a giant bird is one tradition I'd happily give up. But, the rest of the family wouldn't be so forgiving. Christmas was saved by a few pleading phone calls, a sympathetic organic farmer and a fat cheque... ouch!

I have to admit, I was distracted making Christmas cards and such. This year, I'vet set up a complex series of reminders and alarms and I'm mass producing my cards (without much success, though). For some strange reason I get bored after three. Here's my latest festive trio:

I'm still experimenting with CAS. It's the only way to mass produce. This card measures 4-1/4" square. The stamps are from Clearly Besotted's Signature Christmas set, cut with the coordinating die collection.

I've held back lighting the fireplace until it really got cold. This evening is really is that cold and I finally dragged some logs in from the shed and got the fire going. And NO, I will not be warming his slippers! LOL. However, I will be swinging by your blogs as soon as I chuck something (at this stage not sure what) in oven and call it dinner. Thanks for stopping by today.

Oh wow!! LOVE this design Asha!! You've done such an amazing job with the colors here!!! Good for you getting your "to do" list done early!! I always TRY...but most of the time it almost never works! LOL!!

Very pretty! Such a great bunch of stamps and matching dies! And I love the addition of the stickles. It makes non-Christmas paper look like it could be Christmas paper (or at least winter). THanks for playing with CSAYL.

We don't eat turkey for Christmas in Italy but your description of yourself staring at it has made me laugh! If I ever cook a turkey, I'll surely think about you!And your card is simple yet effective!Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges this week!Monica - CCC DT

I think you make great designs for mass production. I'm picking up inspiration here as I believe it will come to that I too need to do some mass production this year... It's the only way to be ready in time!